Shotz Fired Guide Service

Shotz Fired Guide Service operates on private hunting properties and leased wetlands near Carbon, Texas, offering personalized bird hunts across the rolling fields, ponds, brush, and prairie habitat of Eastland County. Led by Ryan Huckaby, a licensed guide with more than 25 years of hunting experience, the operation was built around a lifelong connection to the outdoors, ethical hunting, and hands-on instruction. Each property is carefully managed to provide dependable bird opportunities while maintaining a safe, welcoming environment for families, beginners, and experienced wing shooters.

Shotz Fired Guide Service specializes in guided waterfowl, dove, pheasant, quail, chukar, and mixed-species combination hunts. Waterfowl hunts use layout blinds, motion decoys, calling, and carefully scouted pond or wetland setups, while upland hunts rely on traditional point-and-flush methods with trained dogs. Guests may also bring properly trained hunting dogs. Every hunt is limited to small groups of up to four hunters, allowing Ryan to tailor the pace, setups, and instruction to each guest’s ability and goals.

What sets Shotz Fired Guide Service apart is the combination of private access, small-group attention, and a guide who prioritizes education as much as results. Ryan’s approachable teaching style makes the operation particularly well-suited for youth hunters, families, and first-time guests, while experienced hunters benefit from his knowledge of local migration patterns and productive bird habitat. Habitat management, bird-release programs, professional scouting, and an emphasis on safety create a reliable hunting experience without the crowds commonly found on public land.

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